We made it to *FRIDAY*

[lemon200]

If anyone wants to add me to Facebook PM me

This made me take a critical eye to my own Facebook and see how other people see me haha It's weird

[bcmomsaysso]

Sept 18, 2015 9:17:09 GMT -5 caitie713 said:

Happy Birthday, DSHM13!

motownthrowdown this is when I question how stupid people can get pregnany so easily.

My washing machine is broken. FML.

+1 to the birthday wishes

My dryer is broken...too bad we aren't neighbors, this could have worked out.

Line drying is a pita with a household of 6 :/

[nimfalen]

I'm down for being fb friends with any of you ladies

[incir]

I'm happy to be Facebook friends with anyone who wants, although I probably won't get around to sending PMs to anyone until next week. I do hope that this board survives as well. It's been awesome.

[Laverne]

Sept 18, 2015 9:42:11 GMT -5 smore said:

mommabakes, I know how you feel with a complaining H. Mine is complaining about being tired. Umm DH you do not do any MOTN duties so no pity for you when you chose to play on iPad late. Or he will complain about aches and pains after I say my nipples hurt from nursing. I told him yesterday he doesn't win in any of the whine departments right now.

+1

[laurasuzanne2006]

Tell me if I'm over reacting. Dd who is 4 was standing in front of the tv and my dad told her to move. She didn't (he has the TV up super loud so I don't she even heard him) so he took his foot and tried to move her out of the way. Not like he kicked her or anything but seriously you don't use your freakin foot to move my kid!

[motownthrowdown]

Sept 18, 2015 13:03:02 GMT -5 laurasuzanne2006 said:

Tell me if I'm over reacting. Dd who is 4 was standing in front of the tv and my dad told her to move. She didn't (he has the TV up super loud so I don't she even heard him) so he took his foot and tried to move her out of the way. Not like he kicked her or anything but seriously you don't use your freakin foot to move my kid!

Nope. This teaches her that it's ok to forcefully move people if they don't do what you want OR she has no idea wtf happened if she didn't hear him and now just thinks he was pushing her. Plus little kids repeat things with more force (high five becomes slapping, this becomes kicking). Nip it.

[Laverne]

Sept 18, 2015 13:10:14 GMT -5 motownthrowdown said:

Sept 18, 2015 13:03:02 GMT -5 laurasuzanne2006 said:

Tell me if I'm over reacting. Dd who is 4 was standing in front of the tv and my dad told her to move. She didn't (he has the TV up super loud so I don't she even heard him) so he took his foot and tried to move her out of the way. Not like he kicked her or anything but seriously you don't use your freakin foot to move my kid!

Nope. This teaches her that it's ok to forcefully move people if they don't do what you want OR she has no idea wtf happened if she didn't hear him and now just thinks he was pushing her. Plus little kids repeat things with more force (high five becomes slapping, this becomes kicking). Nip it.

this reminds me of something dd learned at headstart, i tried to tickle her, and she looked at me with the sweetest shit eating grin and said, "did i give you permission to touch my body? "

[sweetsyrup]

I'd be open to be FB friends with you ladies :-)

B is seriously cranky today. Between him and DS I'm going to pull my hair out! But we got cupcakes made for my mom's birthday tonight and DS has trashed my parent's house. So I've at least got something to do to keep the boredom away.

[runningmommy519]

Today has been horrible. It's a give me all the beer kind of day. The universe must have heard me because the bus was 10 min early today. I have so much to do but I can't move.

First DS1 refused to go potty, then he refused to get dressed, then we got to the playdate (40 min late) and when it came time to leave he didn't want to. Lunch involved spilling juice all over the floor and pants. Then he refused to put new pants on. When he finally did they wouldn't snap which meant we needed to change again. We are finally ready and it takes a piece of long foam from Ethan's playmate and smacks me in the face. There was lots of screaming today from both parties. The last parts of this all happened while Ethan was screaming because he wanted to be held.

[kaeguri]

So if anyone is looking for a good, supportive sports bra I tried the panache underwire sports bra and enell. The enell kept the boobs on lockdown better but is ugly as all hell and creates a uniboob. The panache does a pretty good job, only slight bounce, and is prettier and supports and separates. And if you want to check your size, I used this website www.brasizecalculator.tk/home.html. Which gave me a size of 34G and I was like wtf wth no way, but decided to order the sports bra in that plus a few other sizes to try and holy crap I'm a 34G. The cup is bigger than my face. And yes I checked by putting my face into the cup. I went with the 34F for the panache just bc a smaller cup size felt more snug and bounced less.

[esgrunner]

Sept 18, 2015 13:33:25 GMT -5 kaeguri said:

So if anyone is looking for a good, supportive sports bra I tried the panache underwire sports bra and enell. The enell kept the boobs on lockdown better but is ugly as all hell and creates a uniboob. The panache does a pretty good job, only slight bounce, and is prettier and supports and separates. And if you want to check your size, I used this website www.brasizecalculator.tk/home.html. Which gave me a size of 34G and I was like wtf wth no way, but decided to order the sports bra in that plus a few other sizes to try and holy crap I'm a 34G. The cup is bigger than my face. And yes I checked by putting my face into the cup. I went with the 34F for the panache just bc a smaller cup size felt more snug and bounced less.

The first time I ordered an Enell, I sent it back without even trying it on. You are right, ugly as all hell. But with the miles I run, I need it. If you want to see something disturbing, look up the Shock Absorber brand website and check out their video on what breast movement looks like when you run. I will look for the link later if I have time. It's no joke!

[hopefulreturn]

Yesterday was really rough and feeds today aren't much better. We're heading back to the doc to check on lil ones reflux. I'm hoping a change in meds may help her. Poor thing is uncomfortable during and after feeds and sleeping quite a bit on me. I think sleep is sometimes her way to ignore the pain.

[kaeguri]

Sept 18, 2015 13:39:20 GMT -5 esgrunner said:

Sept 18, 2015 13:33:25 GMT -5 kaeguri said:

So if anyone is looking for a good, supportive sports bra I tried the panache underwire sports bra and enell. The enell kept the boobs on lockdown better but is ugly as all hell and creates a uniboob. The panache does a pretty good job, only slight bounce, and is prettier and supports and separates. And if you want to check your size, I used this website www.brasizecalculator.tk/home.html. Which gave me a size of 34G and I was like wtf wth no way, but decided to order the sports bra in that plus a few other sizes to try and holy crap I'm a 34G. The cup is bigger than my face. And yes I checked by putting my face into the cup. I went with the 34F for the panache just bc a smaller cup size felt more snug and bounced less.

The first time I ordered an Enell, I sent it back without even trying it on. You are right, ugly as all hell. But with the miles I run, I need it. If you want to see something disturbing, look up the Shock Absorber brand website and check out their video on what breast movement looks like when you run. I will look for the link later if I have time. It's no joke!

I thought about sending it back then i figured i could wear it under tshirts for outdoor winter runs. Plus I literally feel no movement at all, which is a first. So so ugly though.

[DSHM13]

Sept 18, 2015 12:05:15 GMT -5 shannonabigail said:

I'm down for a fb group

Me too!

[oopsiedaisies]

I'm open to a Facebook group

[DSHM13]

Had another post-ped appt cry. Aurelia hasn't gained any weight. She was 8lb, 10oz at birth and 8lb at her first check up. We were given formula but she refused it and we power nursed to get her 8lb, 2oz the next day. Now it's been 8 days and despite nursing on demand, cluster feeding, painful nipples and no sleep there has been zero progress. I know I'm not a failure but I feel like one. We are supplementing now after every feed and I want to cry when I see her with the bottle. I know many people have to do this (my mother had to don't with me) but I hate that I'm not enough right now. How can something so natural be so challenging? My best friend (and many of you) have assured me that it gets better but sometimes it's hard to believe it. It's the last day my parents are here and they and DH want me to go get a drink wth DH for my birthday but I really don't feel like celebrating. I am usually not this emotional so I have to believe it's just the hormones regulating themselves. Can't wait for this phase to pass.

[incir]

Sept 18, 2015 14:19:01 GMT -5 DSHM13 said:

Had another post-ped appt cry. Aurelia hasn't gained any weight. She was 8lb, 10oz at birth and 8lb at her first check up. We were given formula but she refused it and we power nursed to get her 8lb, 2oz the next day. Now it's been 8 days and despite nursing on demand, cluster feeding, painful nipples and no sleep there has been zero progress. I know I'm not a failure but I feel like one. We are supplementing now after every feed and I want to cry when I see her with the bottle. I know many people have to do this (my mother had to don't with me) but I hate that I'm not enough right now. How can something so natural be so challenging? My best friend (and many of you) have assured me that it gets better but sometimes it's hard to believe it. It's the last day my parents are here and they and DH want me to go get a drink wth DH for my birthday but I really don't feel like celebrating. I am usually not this emotional so I have to believe it's just the hormones regulating themselves. Can't wait for this phase to pass.

First, happy birthday. Second, don't beat yourself up over this. Natural doesn't mean it works all the time or is easy. It will get better and she will grow. Post partum hormones are no joke. Take it easy on yourself. You are great mother who is willing to do anything to get her daughter fed. You rock! Also, go out for the drink. Even if you don't feel like it now getting out is good in the long run.

[motownthrowdown]

Sept 18, 2015 14:19:01 GMT -5 DSHM13 said:

Had another post-ped appt cry. Aurelia hasn't gained any weight. She was 8lb, 10oz at birth and 8lb at her first check up. We were given formula but she refused it and we power nursed to get her 8lb, 2oz the next day. Now it's been 8 days and despite nursing on demand, cluster feeding, painful nipples and no sleep there has been zero progress. I know I'm not a failure but I feel like one. We are supplementing now after every feed and I want to cry when I see her with the bottle. I know many people have to do this (my mother had to don't with me) but I hate that I'm not enough right now. How can something so natural be so challenging? My best friend (and many of you) have assured me that it gets better but sometimes it's hard to believe it. It's the last day my parents are here and they and DH want me to go get a drink wth DH for my birthday but I really don't feel like celebrating. I am usually not this emotional so I have to believe it's just the hormones regulating themselves. Can't wait for this phase to pass.

Can you fortify milk? We add protein to A's for weight gain.

[oopsiedaisies]

Sept 18, 2015 14:19:01 GMT -5 DSHM13 said:

Had another post-ped appt cry. Aurelia hasn't gained any weight. She was 8lb, 10oz at birth and 8lb at her first check up. We were given formula but she refused it and we power nursed to get her 8lb, 2oz the next day. Now it's been 8 days and despite nursing on demand, cluster feeding, painful nipples and no sleep there has been zero progress. I know I'm not a failure but I feel like one. We are supplementing now after every feed and I want to cry when I see her with the bottle. I know many people have to do this (my mother had to don't with me) but I hate that I'm not enough right now. How can something so natural be so challenging? My best friend (and many of you) have assured me that it gets better but sometimes it's hard to believe it. It's the last day my parents are here and they and DH want me to go get a drink wth DH for my birthday but I really don't feel like celebrating. I am usually not this emotional so I have to believe it's just the hormones regulating themselves. Can't wait for this phase to pass.

Go for the drink...take some time out for yourself and your H.

Regarding Auri...did she lose or just maintain? I feel like with all the latch struggles and crying that he was burning so many calories, despite all he was taking in. Could that be part of what is going on with you guys? Also, did you say something about the support group yesterday for bf'ing? Go. It helps.

[abvintage]

I need to learn how to cross stitch

[bcmomsaysso]

And, I'm cool with fb friends, if anyone wants to pm me

[DSHM13]

oopsiedaisies she maintained at 8lbs, 2oz, so that is better than losing weight. We are seeing a LC next week and then I'm going to start going to the support group.

[ampaints]

DSHM13 I cried so much when I had to start supplementing. It helped me to remind myself that it's what Miles needed. When he started to gain weight it got easier. Hugs to you. I second getting that drink!

[bcmomsaysso]

Sept 18, 2015 14:27:05 GMT -5 incir said:

Sept 18, 2015 14:19:01 GMT -5 DSHM13 said:

Had another post-ped appt cry. Aurelia hasn't gained any weight. She was 8lb, 10oz at birth and 8lb at her first check up. We were given formula but she refused it and we power nursed to get her 8lb, 2oz the next day. Now it's been 8 days and despite nursing on demand, cluster feeding, painful nipples and no sleep there has been zero progress. I know I'm not a failure but I feel like one. We are supplementing now after every feed and I want to cry when I see her with the bottle. I know many people have to do this (my mother had to don't with me) but I hate that I'm not enough right now. How can something so natural be so challenging? My best friend (and many of you) have assured me that it gets better but sometimes it's hard to believe it. It's the last day my parents are here and they and DH want me to go get a drink wth DH for my birthday but I really don't feel like celebrating. I am usually not this emotional so I have to believe it's just the hormones regulating themselves. Can't wait for this phase to pass.

First, happy birthday. Second, don't beat yourself up over this. Natural doesn't mean it works all the time or is easy. It will get better and she will grow. Post partum hormones are no joke. Take it easy on yourself. You are great mother who is willing to do anything to get her daughter fed. You rock! Also, go out for the drink. Even if you don't feel like it now getting out is good in the long run.

+1 This. All of this. Hang in there, and remember stress isn't good either!

Are you pumping yet? Pumping all.the.time is what helped me. Then you can start switching out formula for pumped milk until babe gets the hang of the boob.

Pm me if you want to talk! I had trouble at first too, I know how crappy it can be...

[abvintage]

DSHM13 Happy Birthday!


Hope everything goes well with the LC. You got this, I know you do!

[motownthrowdown]

Going to try breastfeeding tomorrow. I'm thinking once a day to start, to make sure she's still getting enough and so I can't beat myself up all day if it's tough.

[telos]

Sept 18, 2015 15:12:35 GMT -5 motownthrowdown said:

Going to try breastfeeding tomorrow. I'm thinking once a day to start, to make sure she's still getting enough and so I can't beat myself up all day if it's tough.

FXFY, but never ever beat yourself up. You're a rock star.

[kaeguri]

Sept 18, 2015 15:15:15 GMT -5 telos said:

Sept 18, 2015 15:12:35 GMT -5 motownthrowdown said:

Going to try breastfeeding tomorrow. I'm thinking once a day to start, to make sure she's still getting enough and so I can't beat myself up all day if it's tough.

FXFY, but never ever beat yourself up. You're a rock star.

Seriously, never beat yourself up motownthrowdown. If you do, imma come find you and beat you up for beating yourself up.

[hiimjamie]

We made it safe and sound to Illinois. Even though we're not here for the best reason, it's great to see everyone and Jake got to meet his new cousin Maverick! Mav was born 3 weeks before Jake but was due the day after. Mav is on the right, Jake is on the left.